Tonight I did something very much out of the ordinary. I got in bed and laid next to Emily as she fell asleep. I can't think of a recent time that I have watched my children actually fall asleep. Even as babies I left the bedroom while they were still awake, it created good habits, you know? As they have grown and thrived on the usual routine, they have become good sleepers and bed time has never been too difficult. Tonight though was an exception.
Emily was especially sad (especially tired is probably more appropriate) and I was uncharacteristically sympathetic. As I was next to her in the bed, I watched her face relax and listened as her breathing slowed. As her mother, it was a sacred moment. I saw in her face the cute 8 month old that I was absolutely smitten with. She didn't look like my almost 3 year old, she was my little baby all over again. I will admit, sometimes I forget just how smitten I am by my children.
Time goes so fast. Luckily there are moments like tonight that help me to just slow down. Even for a little bit.
4 comments:
Got me choked up a bit. Makes me sad they are growing up so fast!
That was beautifully written! Precious little moments!
I love moments like that. It makes it all worth it.
That was so sweet--you even made my eyes water! We forget how fast they grow....
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